# Universal Remote Pro vs Universal TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control at 65% against Universal Remote Pro's 0%. Universal TV Remote Control also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 20 months). Universal Remote Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Universal Remote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Universal Remote Pro's written reviews are positive against 65% of Universal TV Remote Control's.

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, Universal TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote Pro | Universal TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-pro/id1415253283/reviews) | **[3.6 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1492122256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [芳英 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/948102068) | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-pro/id1415253283)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for TVs, cable boxes, DVD players, and stereo amplifiers. Control a vast array of devices with a simplified interface, allowing you to switch between them easily.

**Highlights:** Mass device support (200+ manufacturers, 1000+ devices), Control TVs, STBs, DVDs, and amplifiers, Simplified UI design, Scroll to switch devices, Four pages for different device types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App does not work
- ❌ Frequent and intrusive ads
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Does not connect to TVs
- ❌ Missing TV brands

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- App does not load
- Ads cover buttons
- Ads prevent closing
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more TV brands
- Remove 'transmit signal' notification
- Add Westinghouse brand
- Add Magnavox brand
- Add Sceptre brand


### Universal TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1492122256)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

**Highlights:** Control 100+ TV brands, Wi-Fi connectivity, Automatic TV discovery, Power, volume, input controls, App access and media playback, Navigation and directional controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🚀 Convenient remote alternative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for some TV brands
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Buttons don't respond
- Incompatible with certain TV models

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote Pro free?

Universal Remote Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal TV Remote Control free?

Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Pro or Universal TV Remote Control?

Universal TV Remote Control is rated higher. Universal Remote Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control averages 3.6 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Universal Remote Pro or Universal TV Remote Control have ads?

Both Universal Remote Pro and Universal TV Remote Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote Pro or Universal TV Remote Control?

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, and Universal TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, Universal Remote Pro was updated on August 6, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*